Sales of Internet enabled televisions on the rise
More than one quarter of all televisions purchased by American consumers in January were linked to the internet according to a new survey by iSuppli.
The research firm surveyed 800 consumers and found that 27.5% had connected their new TVs to the Web, either through the internal capabilities of their sets or through an external device, such as a media extender or video game console.
CES: Sling Media introduces Slingbox 700U
Sling Media, makers of the popular Sling Box and Sling Catcher, this week announced the SlingBox 700U in Las Vegas this week.
The company says the device is the fastest way for television service providers to add Slingbox capabilities to existing cable or satellite set top boxes.
Bell TV External Hard Drive FAQ
n the last several years, the amount of high definition programming on television has exploded but unfortunately the storage capacity of HD PVR’s has remained virtually unchanged.
To deal with the problem, companies like Bell TV have resorted to offering consumers the ability to connect an external hard drive (EHD) to their HD receivers.
HD Movies now available from iTunes Canada
Apple this week began offering Canadian iTunes customer’s high definition movies for rent or purchase. Previously, Apple had only offered HD movies in Canada through Apple TV.
New release HD movies at the iTunes Canada Movie store will cost $24.99 to purchase and $5.99 to rent.
Yamaha iPhone app controls your A/V receiver
Yamaha has released the Receiver Control App for iPhone and iPod Touch, a free application that enables users to control the most-used functions of its network receivers.
Version 1.0 of the app can be used with the Yamaha RX-V2065, RX-Z7 and RX-V3900 A/V receiver along with the DSP-Z7 amplifier.
Apple TV owners urged to update to V 3.0.1
Over the weekend, Apple notified Apple TV 3.0 users to immediately update to firmware version 3.0.1. Apple had released V 3.0 on October 29th.
Apple says the patched firmware fixes a V3.0 bug which was causing content to disappear.
Family and Playhouse Disney Online free for Bell TV subscribers
Bell TV today announced the upcoming launch of Family Channel and Playhouse Disney online.
The online services will enable Bell TV customers who subscribe to the Family Channel to view selected Family Channel and Playhouse Disney program on demand commercial free on any computer in Canada with high-speed Internet service.
ViewSonic releases VMP70 Digital Media player
Viewsonic, best known for their computer displays, announced today its new VMP70 direct-connect, HD media player.
To use the device, users simply connect an external hard drive with their favourite music, photo and video files to the VMP70 which then connects to your HDTV via component or included HDMI cable.
